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- [James] Tell me, what
do you think are the most

important skills in the
marketing field?

- Well, I think the most
important skills

are great communication,

creativity, and the
ability to analyze data.

- Tell me, what do you know
about Prime Marketing Agency?

- Well, I know that
recently they've entered

the top five agencies
in the country,

attracting clients in sports,
media,

and the medical industries.

- How did you hear about
this assistant position?

- Through your website.

But actually I was
interested in applying

for the marketing
manager position,

but I see that it's no
longer available.

- Oh, really?

Well, you're fresh
outta college.

You think you have what
that takes already?

- Absolutely.

I think my internship
and my senior project

can vouch for that.

- Well, Miss Joy,

I would like to extend
you the full-time position

as my assistant.

However, I will be
willing to work with you

on that marketing
management position.

I just need you to get
some experience first.

- I accept.

- Perfect.

Could you start
tomorrow at 8:00am?

- Yes, sir.

- Please, call me James.

- I'll see you tomorrow, James.

Thanks again.

- [James] No problem, Joy.

(mellow hip hop music)

(door closes)

(footsteps approaching)

- Hey, babe.
You finally made it home.

- Yeah, I made it home.

How was your interview?

- I got it!

- Let's go!

Let's go!

- Yes, I just wish it was
more than an assistant.

- I mean, babe, you've
been one in that position

since high school, and
you finally in.

I know you'll rise.

- Right, right.

So how was your day?

- My day was amazing

until they laid me off
after I clocked out.

- What?

- Yeah, I didn't see it coming,
either.

I mean, imagine that.

I gave my, gave that
company my life,

only to be left dry.

- I mean, did they give
any particular reasons or-

- Babe, don't even
worry about it.

Now look, I'm gonna bounce back

just like we always do.

- But babe.

- Babe, let's just
celebrate you.

Look, I'll just use this
time to catch up

on some reading and apply
for some better jobs.

- Well, look, I got
us until then.

- Hmm.

You don't have a choice.

- Boy!
(Christian chuckles)

Oh, I'm sorry.
- It's okay.

(soft piano music)

(keyboard clicking)

- [Lauren] Good morning.

- Good morning.

I'm looking for James' office.

- Oh, it's just around
the corner to the left.

You must be Joy, right?

- Yes, ma'am.
- Lauren.

Nice to meet you.

You already feel like
a breath of fresh air.

- Thanks, I appreciate that.

- [Lauren] You can go on in.

(James and Clarissa arguing)

- [James] Look, I'm not gonna
give you any more money.

Look-
- [Clarissa] This isn't a cut.

(Lauren clearing throat)

Watch.

(door closes)

(footsteps receding)

(door creaks)

- Oh, Joy. Good morning.

Have a seat.

How are you doing?

- Uh, I'm good.

Everything okay?

- With that?

I'm doing good.

See, when my family
started this agency,

my father told me people
would come and go.

But legacy, legacy is forever.

And I guess she just didn't
understand that, you know?

But nevertheless, let's
get you started.

On the top is your username
and temporary password.

Let me take you on a tour
of the office.

- Sure.

- All right, let's go.

We are very excited
that you are here.

Let me take this from you.

Could you please download
all the programs on there?

Just sit 'em on her desk.
- Absolutely.

- Let's start this tour.
After you.

It's early.

Ah, and these two
wonderful women

are our head coordinator
and consultant,

Tiffany and Vanessa.

Ladies, this is Joy, our
new assistant.

Okay, let's keep it movin'.

Don't mind them.

It's just that you're new.

And you've met Lauren.

- Yes, she has.
- Thank you, ma'am.

- Your laptop's on your desk.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

- And your desk is right here.

- You can decorate it
however you want.

Your job duty includes
distributing and responding

to all emails sent to
our main account.

It's simple.

I'll show you a few examples

and I'll get that new
client process training

over to you later this week.

- Okay, so what exactly
are the processes,

because I've done a few-

- Ah, hold moment.

I've gotta take this call.
(phone vibrating)

Mr. Johnson, how are you?

Yes, we're still on for Friday.

We'll have everything set up.

Okay. (laughs)

Okay, okay.

Yes, well, thank you for
choosing Prime Marketing Agency.

I'll see you later this week.

All right then. Bye-bye.

- James?

- I guess I could tell you since

you're the new assistant, right?

Okay, so I have a meeting
with our newest client

this Friday in Miami.

Clarissa, the girl from
earlier, she was supposed to go.

She created the presentation.

Well, you get situated.

I'll be right-
- I can go.

- Huh?
- To the meeting in Miami.

- Oh, no.

I can't put that type of
pressure on you this early.

- Look, just send me over
the new client information.

I'll put together a
presentation, show you tomorrow,

and if you like it,
you can use it.

- See, I knew there was
a reason I liked you.

Okay, it's a plan.

I'll get that right over to
you with your onboard training.

- Okay. I'll be ready.

- [James] Thank you.

(elevator doors clanging)

- So, you're his new
little project.

- Excuse me?

- This place isn't
what it seems.

Just wait. You'll see.

You better watch your back.

(soft suspenseful music)

- The hell?

- [Christian] Joy!

Your dinner ready!

- I'll be there in a minute,
babe.

- [Erica] Oh, he cookin'
for you, see?

I gotta get me a stay
at home husband, too.

- I told you this is
only temporary, Erica.

- [Erica] I know.
I'm just sayin'.

You better enjoy it
while it lasts.

- Amen.

- [Erica] So, when do you
find out if you're going

to Miami or not?

- Well, I'm working on this
presentation right now,

so if my boss approves it
tomorrow, then it's official.

- [Erica] Oh, okay.

New job and a vaca in
the same week?

You better claim it, girl.

- I wasn't even thinkin'
about that.

- [Erica] Mmm-hmm.

You makin' some major moves.

I'm gonna have to meet
you there, friend.

- You fakin'.

Besides, I probably won't be
down there that long anyway.

- [Christian] Down where?

- I'm about to eat dinner,
Erica.

I'll call you tomorrow, okay?

Bye, girl.
- [Erica] Bye, girl.

- Down where, Joy?

- To the new client
meeting for work.

- I thought that wasn't
approved yet.

And this meeting's not
here in Houston?

- No, it's in Miami.

- So when were you
gonna tell me that part?

- When or if it was approved.

Look, I just didn't
wanna jinx it.

- Jinx it? (scoffs)

Look Joy, I already told you,

I'm never gonna stand in
the way of your goals.

You don't have to lie or
withdraw from me.

- Yeah, I know that.

And yes, this is a great
opportunity for me.

- Yeah.

So who all's going?

- Just me and my manager James.

- Hmm.

Sounds like a plan.

I just wanted to make sure
you were safe and happy.

- I understand, and I
will be vague.

I promise.

- Mmm.

I was just checkin'.

I know you got this.

- I got us.
- [Christian] Hmm.

(phone vibrating)

(office phone ringing)

- Really?

- Huh?

- Your presentation.
It was better.

No, it obliterated
the first one.

- Thanks, I appreciate it.

- No, seriously.

Like, the delivery, the design?

All in one day?

Uh, the flight leaves
Friday morning.

The meeting is not until
that afternoon,

and the only return flight
is Saturday morning.

Is that okay?

- Yes, that's fine.

- Okay, then I will
set up our hotel rooms.

And yes, they're separate.

- Thanks, for everything.

- No, thank you.

You keep up that type of work,

and that marketing management
position will be available

sooner than you think.

That's a good thing, right?
- Yes.

It's just everything's
happening pretty fast.

- That's a a sign that
everything is working in favor.

Everyone will eventually
get what they want.

- Well, I'll see you Friday.

Thanks again.

(James chuckles)

(James sighs)

(upbeat hip hop music)

* Hey *

(upbeat hip hop music)

* Come on *

(upbeat hip hop music)

- Um.

- I'm sorry, I didn't
want to interrupt you.

I was waiting on you
to get finished

so we can walk down together.

- How long have you
been standing out here?

- Not long.

Are you ready to go?

- Um, sure.

- [James] Let's go.

(James speaking indistinctly)

And we're up on our last slide.

- So what do you think?

- Well, I like it.

I just feel like it's too much.

- I think what my
wife's saying is

how much can technology
really help a funeral home?

I mean, my family's been in
this business for 40 years,

and our numbers are increasing.

All we want is a simple,
new look.

- Exactly. A new look.

See, it's not about the numbers,
it's about the experience.

We'll make sure you let people

leave your
establishment satisfied.

- Look, we understand
your concerns,

but the truth is, our
world is changing.

Innovation is going to
continue to increase,

but we're here to help
bridge that gap.

Now, a new look and
perception will surely

revitalize your company.

But a strong social media
presence and updated website

will create and maintain
meaningful relationships

with your customers.

- But we don't use social media.

- Not a problem at all.

We'll take care of all of that.

- Well, if you can promise
us that, then I'm all in.

- We're in.

- Great. (chuckles)

Welcome aboard. (chuckles)

- Thank you.

- The dotted lines here.

Joy, that was
amazing back there.

- I was just doing my job.

- You just closed that deal.

- Trust me.

I'm really getting that
position together for you.

- Wow.

I, I don't know what to say.

Thank you.

- Enough thanking me.

Hey, we have to celebrate.

Meet me at the hotel restaurant.

Dinner's on me.

- Oh, I-
- Don't worry.

It won't be long.

Besides, I feel like we
don't even know each other

as much as we should.

I mean, we will be working
together more often.

- Okay, I'm down.

- All right. Meet me at 8:00pm.

- 7:00pm?

- 7:00 it is. (chuckles)

Let's get outta here.

(soft synth music)

You dress nice.

I guess I packed the
wrong outfit.

- (scoffs) This is nothing.

- Oh, I disagree.

And look, I feel like I
know so much about you

and I didn't get to
introduce myself.

- Well?

- Well, I'm James Hill.

I enjoy exercising and
accomplishing goals for the

company.

And my favorite color is green.

(both laugh)

- Good evening.

Welcome to The Hype.

My name is Jessica.

I'm gonna be a server
for tonight.

Can I start you off
with something to drink?

- We can order everything now.

- Okay.

I can start with you.

- Oh, I will have the
jerk chicken

with red beans and rice.

- [Waitress] Okay.

- A side of mac and cheese.

Oh, and a glass of your
best red wine.

- Ooh, sounds good.

- [Waitress] And for you, sir?

- I think I'm going to take
the gumbo and a shot of Jack.

- Okay, I'll put that order in

and I'll be right back
with your drinks.

Mmm-hmm.

- So that, that's a nice ring.

How long you been married?

- Oh, um.

It'll actually be five
years next week.

- Aw, y'all still in the
honeymoon phase.

- Have you ever been married?

- Yeah, one too many times,
if you ask me.

- Oh.

- Look, your energy was
amazing today.

That's one of the main
reasons why you're sitting

right here right now.

You're goal-oriented and
you go after what you want.

- I just know what I deserve.

- Hey, that's the most
admirable aspect in a woman.

- Thanks.

My husband has already
informed me of that.

- Oh, excuse me.

- [Waitress] All right, I got
your wine and your shot, sir.

- Thank you.
- [Waitress] You're welcome.

- I'm gonna go to the restroom.

- Oh, okay.

(mellow hip hop music)

(phone vibrating)

(mellow hip hop music)

- [Waitress] And the chicken.

- Woo.

Just in time.
- Enjoy.

- Thank you.

- So is this your first
time in Miami?

- Oh, no.

I've been here a few times
before with my husband.

- I love the city. I'm
probably here every year.

- Hmm.

Mmm.

I love this wine.

I guess this really is
the best that they had.

- You want another?

- Oh, no, this should be fine.

- You know, I might get
another drink myself.

- Mmm.

This playlist is jammin'.

(smooth jazz music)

(scene whooshing)

(silky jazz music)

(birds chirping)

(phone vibrating)

(Joy groans)

(phone vibrating)

- Hey, good morning, babe.

- [Christian] Damn.
I been calling you.

What's going on?

- I just woke up.

- [Christian] I was gonna
wait till you got here

to tell you, but I got the
call back from the new job.

The interview starts next week!

- Ah, yes, baby.

Where at?

- [Christian] A new tech
company called Exquisite.

Paying more, too.

- Mmm, that's what's up.

- Yeah, we could talk about
it over dinner tonight.

How was last night?

- Um, good.

I guess I fell asleep a
little early.

I think the food had me
feeling funny or something.

- [Christian] Oh, babe.

Well, hurry up and get here
so I could take care of you.

- Okay, I will.

I love you.

- [Christian] I love you, too.

- Voicemail.

Uh, excuse me.

Aren't you the waitress
from last night?

- Yes. Yes, I am.

- I just wanted to ask you,

did you notice anything
off about me last night?

- I'm sorry?

- Um, anything strange?

- No.

You and your friend
seemed like y'all

was having a really good time.

Is everything okay?

- Yes.

Yeah. Thank you.

- You sure?

I can get my manager
for you if you need her.

- Oh, no, no.

Um, thanks.

I guess I'm, I'm just a
little, feeling a little off.

But thank you again.

- I hope you enjoyed your stay.

- Thanks.

- Joy?

Almond Joy, is that you?
- Stacey?

What are you doing in Miami?

- Oh my gosh, girl.

I could ask you the same thing!

I'm here for my book signing.

When I graduated, I
wrote a book,

and now I'm a published author.

- Okay.

- You should come to my
book signing tonight.

- Unfortunately, I can't.

I wish I could.

I'm actually headed out
to catch a flight

back to Houston right now.

- Oh.

- Yeah, I just came in
town for a business meeting

with my boss.

I actually just started
at a marketing firm.

- Girl. Well, congratulations.

Look at you.

- [Joy] Ah.

- Oh, Joy.

Joy, are you okay?

- Yeah, I'm sorry.

I've just been having
this intense migraine

ever since dinner with
him last night,

and I just can't really seem
to remember much after that.

- No, Joy.

No, that is not good.

And I'm gonna tell you,

I experienced some things in
college that I'm not proud of.

But you know what?

That's what actually
inspired me to write my book.

I'm gonna go ahead and
give you a copy

and put my phone number in it.

You call me anytime you need me.

I just wanna let you know what
happens behind closed doors

doesn't stay hidden
for too long.

- Thanks, girl.

- [Stacey] You're welcome, girl.

Now you make sure you call me,
okay?

- I will.

I gotta go. My ride's here.

- [Stacey] Oh, okay, yeah.

I know you gotta go, but
girl, just hit me anytime.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

Have a safe trip.

- Thank you, thank you.

(luggage rolling)

(soft piano music)

Babe, that was delicious.

You did not have to
do all of this.

- Yes, I did.

I mean, baby, you just
made a major career move.

I wanted to celebrate you.

And I thought it'd be
a good idea if we could

get a little early start
on our anniversary weekend.

You know?

- So we're celebrating all week?

- You got a better idea?

- No, I'm agreein'.

- You better be agreein'.

For real, though, how
was the trip?

I got a little worried
when you wouldn't answer

my phone calls.

- Uh, I was so tired
from that meeting.

I mean, it ran a little
longer than I expected.

But now my manager is
considering me

for the marketing
manager position.

- See? I knew everything
was gonna work out.

I mean, you destined for
greatness, Joy.

Nothin' less.

That's exactly why I
got a special surprise

for our anniversary weekend.

- Really?
- [Christian] Really.

- What is it?

- Ah, patience, young
grasshopper.

- Hey, okay, that's fine,

'cause I will have one, as well.

- Well, it look like we gonna
have to see who breaks first.

- Uh, you.

- You think?

(both laughing)

Mmm.

Mmm.
(kiss smacking)

Mmm.

Mmm.

(Joy moaning)

(eerie suspenseful music)

(Joy gasping)

(rising suspenseful music)

You good?

- Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm good.

- I know it's been a while,

but, uh, I ain't even
did nothing yet.

Come on. I'm ready for dessert.

- Oh babe, I don't feel
too good tonight.

I think dinner got
the best of me.

- Come on, babe.

How you gonna get me
excited like that?

- Look, I'm all yours
this weekend.

Besides, the wait will
make it worth it.

Right?

- I guess you're right.
(Joy chuckles)

- I love you, Christian.

- I love you, too.

(Christian chuckles)

- [Lauren] Did James
step out of his office?

- Yeah, I guess so.

- So how's your time here going?

- It's going.

Still trying to get used
to things, honestly.

- [Lauren] What do you mean?

- I mean,

I just feel like
everybody's still trying to

figure me out when it really
shouldn't be that deep.

- Girl, you ain't got
nothing to worry about.

I had to and still am
doing the same thing.

It'll bypass.

But anyway, I heard you
went to Miami with James.

How'd the meetin' go?

- I mean, it was kind of weird
'cause it was a funeral home.

But I mean, we got them now,

so that's the only
thing that matters.

- All right now, good job.

I like your attitude.

Keep up the good work.

And girl, listen, do not let
James or Prime stress you out.

- It's a little late for that.

- You okay?

- Yeah, I'm good.

- Between me and you, ge-

- I know you aren't over
here distracting

my MVP now are you?

- Uh, relax.

I'm just trying to get to
know her a little better.

(James chuckles)

Look, I'll talk to you later,
Joy,

but let me know if you
need anything, okay?

- Thank you.
- [Lauren] You're welcome.

- Hey.

I've called you a few times.

- Yeah, my phone broke.

I just had to get a new
one last night.

So, everything's okay?

- Yeah, I wanted to talk
to you about the trip.

- I wanted to talk to
you about that, as well.

Could you meet me in my office?

- [Joy] Uh, sure.

(employees chatting
indistinctly)

- [James] Where are my manners?

Good morning. How are you doing?

- Good morning, James.

- Have a seat.

Let me get right to it.

The funeral home has been
raving about your pitch.

I mean, they've been
referring our agency

to multiple businesses and
they want us to start asap.

- Wow, that's incredible.

- You are right,
that's incredible.

With all this extra work,

it's only right that I make that

marketing manager
position available.

That's if you're
still interested.

- Of course. Yes, I am.

- Perfect.

Well, I'm just
learning about this,

so I will get the details
and get it right over to you.

Are you up for some
overtime to get on board?

- Yes, I can work something out.

- Okay, that's great.

Well, what was it that
you had to ask me?

- Um.

I don't wanna be weird,

but did you notice anything off

about our trip?

Everything just feels
like a blur really.

- Everything did
happen pretty fast.

I mean, they bit your
pitch very quickly.

I've never seen that.

- I'm referring more to the
dinner at the restaurant.

For some reason I can't
seem to remember a thing,

and I just wanted your input.

- Well, maybe just the
adrenaline from the day.

We did just go and get
something to eat

and go back to our rooms,

and you seemed tired and
you just wanted to relax.

You don't remember
anything besides that?

- I'm sorry. I really
can't remember a thing.

I just wanted to make sure
nothing strange happened.

- Excuse me?

- No, I mean, I just-

- What, what? Listen.

I know it's a lot, it's a
lot for me, too.

Trust me, I promise I'll make
this process go real smooth.

I've never promoted
anybody this fast.

- I understand that, but I-

- But what?

- You don't want this position?

'Cause you say you did.

- I'm not saying that.

I just wanted some
clarity from you.

But you're absolutely right.

I, I think I was just
bugging out.

- Hey, it happens to
the best of us.

But you, I see great potential.

I see you making major
moves in this company.

(intense dramatic music rises)

(Joy gasps)

Uh, are, are you okay?

You look like you've
seen a ghost.

- Everything just, it
just seems like a lot.

- Joy.

Listen, I promise everything
went perfect in Miami.

I got to get dressed
and go and meet

one of my old colleagues.

Is there anything else we
need to discuss?

- No.

Thank you.

And thank you for the position.

I'll see you later, James.

- Okay.

- So what you gonna do, girl?

- I don't know.

Look, I don't wanna
tell Christian

because he already has
a lot going on

prepping for his interviews.

Plus, he's so geeked
about the anniversary.

And I just, I don't wanna
make a scene at work.

- A scene is already happenin'
though.

And you really think y'all
did something in Miami?

- Honestly, I don't know.

Look, I'm not a cheater,

and I think I will remember
something like that,

but these visions are so vivid.

- [Erica] Well, girl,
you need to call the HR,

the police or something
'cause this is crazy.

- And tell them what?

That I'm having visions?

Erica, they're gonna
put me in a psych ward.

And it doesn't help that
he just made me

the new marketing manager.

- Okay, you right, but you
gotta do somethin', okay?

Okay, we got you wakin'
up in robes,

you going to dinner,
all kind of flashbacks.

It's not looking good
and it's only

gonna get worse, you know.

(elevator doors clanging)

- Well, what is she doing here?

- Girl, who? Spill the tea.

- The lady that got
fired the day I started.

- Oh, well, she probably just
getting some of her stuff.

Joy?

Joy? Girl, what's going on?

- Girl, she's down here
talking to James.

They was just about to kill
each other the other day.

- What is happenin'?

- Girl, I think he just
gave her some money.

- [Erica] Girl, for real?

He need to run some this way.

- Okay, where did they go?

Okay, you know what?

There's just too much going on.

I'm about to mind my business
and go back to my desk.

Look, I'm gonna call you
when I get off, girl.

- [Erica] You know what?

You call me if you need
me to pull up, okay?

- All right. Bye.

- Hmm, it couldn't be me.

They better be glad I
don't work there.

(phone vibrating)
(printer whirring)

- 'Night, Mr. Jenkins.

- 'Night, Miss Joy.

(knuckles rapping)

- James, is there anything
else you needed to show me?

Because if not, I was
gonna head out.

- Yes.

Actually, there was
one more thing.

Come, take a seat.

- What's up?

- Do you enjoy working here?

- Excuse me?

- Just answer the question.

- Um.

Yes.

Why?

- Then were you spying
on me earlier today?

- (scoffs) Huh?

- Just come on, just
answer the question.

- No, James.

Why would I be spying on you?

- Whatever you saw,

don't let that deflect you
from what's important here,

which is your future.

- Well, okay.

I didn't see anything, so
if there's nothing else,

I'll just be going.
- Wait.

Something else I need to

show you.

Something that's gonna give
you a little more clarity.

(Joy moaning)
(James chuckles)

(Joy moaning)

- You raped me!

- Whoa, calm down, Joy.

I didn't rape you.

As you can see here in this
video, it's consent. (laughs)

- Well, you drugged me.

I knew something happened.
I'm going to the police.

- They won't find anything
in your system.

Not even if they checked
the next morning.

If you tell anybody about
this, and I do mean anybody,

I'll just show them this video,

and I'll convince them
that you took advantage

of me to get a higher
position at this company.

And I'm sure your
husband is wondering

how you've been climbing this
corporate ladder so high.

So let's just make it easier
for him and everybody else,

and let's keep this on
the hush. (chuckles)

- Why?

Why are you doing this?

- Because I want you, Joy.

I want you to win.

And the only way that's
possible is if it's with me,

doing as I say

when I say.

That's the only way to
keep you from going back

to the bottom.

(James laughs evilly)

Well?

Go ahead.

I'll see you tomorrow.
(chuckles)

Actually, Joy, there's
one more thing.

I need to make sure you
understand the conditions

of your situation. (chuckles)

Close the door for me, please.

(zipper unzips)

(James chuckles evilly)

(somber piano music)
(Joy cries softly)

(somber piano music)

(somber piano music continues)

(somber piano music continues)

- You know, if work is too
much for you right now,

we don't gotta do
nothing this week.

We can wait till next
week. I'm cool with that.

Joy, is everything okay?

- Yes.

Why you say that?

(Christian sighs)

- Look, I know I said I
wouldn't stand in the way

of your goals, but it's
just lately I feel like

we don't talk.

I mean, we don't spend any time.

I just feel like we're
disconnected.

I'm just concerned.
That's all, love.

- Babe.

I just, I've had a lot
going on right now.

But you know, with any
new job, it's a process.

Look, we'll get
through it somehow.

- Seriously, though,
no pressure.

Let's just get through the week

and we'll unwind on the weekend,
okay?

- I agree.

- So what do you have
planned the rest of the week?

- Erica wants to get
together today,

but besides that, nothing much.

What you got going on?

- Well, I'm really hoping
this interview goes well.

I wanna make a real good
impression, you know?

- Trust me, babe. I understand.

- Yeah, I bet you do.

(employees chatting
indistinctly)

- Good morning.

How is your day going?

- Good morning.

Um, fine. Thanks for asking.

How about you?

- Mmm, no complaints.

Can I get you anything?

- No, I'm good.
- You sure?

Water, coffee?

Some tea?

- No, I'm fine.
- Oh, my bad, my bad.

Well, you just let me know
if you need anything, okay?

- Thank you.

(box thuds)

- Good morning.

Would you like a breakfast taco?

- Uh, I'm gonna pass.

I already had breakfast
this morning.

- Well, we have bacon,
sausage and cheese,

sausage and potato.

- No thanks. I'm fine.

Appreciate it.
Thank you, though.

- [coworker] You're welcome,
girl.

- Joy. Good morning.

- Good morning, James.

- How do you expect
to get started

on all these new clients
in so limited space?

- I'll make a way.
- No need.

Joy, you are the new
marketing manager.

You have a new office.

And your messages and
emails have been

programmed on this
phone already.

You know, so the high
volume doesn't interrupt

with your personal service.

- Thanks for the office,

but I don't think I'll
be needing the phone.

- Take it.

It's company policy.

Plus, all of our
documents contain

highly confidential information.

Let me go show you to
your new office.

Come on.

And we are here.

You remember the office that
you had your interview in?

- It's nice.

I appreciate it.

- No problem.

You deserve it.

- Look, you can have it. I quit.

- Joy, you can't quit.
- Yes, I can.

- Actually, no, you can't.

Not yet.

According to that
contract that you signed,

you can't quit without
giving a two week's notice.

- Well then I'll put one in.

- Go ahead.

But guess how many people
would see that video by then.

(James chuckles)

I thought so.

Make yourself at home.

(Joy sighs)

- [Christian] I could
tell you're excited

about your new office.

You never call me during work.

- Well, it's a little
easier now that I have

a little privacy.

Besides, I wanted to
check in on you.

So, how was the interview?

- [Christian] Amazing.

I can already tell I'm the
best candidate.

They'll have an answer
for me by next week.

- Perfect, babe.

- [Christian] Thanks, Joy.

I appreciate it, for real.

You need anything for
your office?

- Mmm.

No, I'm good.

Unless you wanna surprise
me with something.

- [Christian] Say less.

I'll exchange your
anniversary gift for it.

- Wait, wait, wait. No, babe.

Let's think about this.

- [Christian] Ha, I'm fakin'.

I'm just messin' with you.

I'm just messin' with you.

- But honestly,

I feel bad about not
checking in with you more.

Now, I was thinking about
our conversation earlier,

and I'm tired of shuttin'
you out.

I apologize, babe.

- [Christian] It's okay, love.

Look, I'm tired of apologies,
okay?

We're human.

Let's just try to be the
best individuals

we can be, together.

(hand smacking)
(Joy gasps)

Everything good?

- Uh, yeah.

I'm gonna let you go, babe.

I'm about to head out
to meet up with Erica.

- [Christian] Oh, okay.

Well I'll probably be getting
home around the same time.

Love you, Joy.

- I love you, too.

What is your problem?

- I just tapped you.

I was trying to get your
attention without

interrupting your
little conversation.

- Well, you have my
attention? What do you want?

- Whoa, not that attitude.

I was just coming to
check on you to see if you

got those new clients updated.

Did you have any issues?

- No.

- Good.

- Just good.

Oh.

I'd advise you to pipe
down on that energy

before Christian sees
his wife in positions

he's probably never seen
her in before.

Tread lightly.

That's not a threat.

(Joy sighs)

- [Erica] So, I just talked
to Joy and she should

be here any minute now.

- [Megan] Yeah, but I
don't know how comfortable

I feel when you haven't told
her that I'm gonna be here.

- It's gonna be fine.
Don't worry.

Oh, there she comes.

Hey, my Joy.
- My girl.

You know I needed this.

- Of course.

Well, have a seat, girl.

You know, I already
ordered for you.

So Joy, this is my friend Megan.

Megan, this is my day one Joy.

- Hi.

Nice to meet you.
- Good evening.

- Okay, it's all love.
All right, Joy?

I brought Megan here
with me today

because I believe that she can
help you with your situation.

She's an attorney who
has a lot of knowledge

on how to successfully
and safely help you out.

- She's right, Joy.

I mean, I've had many cases
that looked impossible to beat,

and I've managed to
pull them through.

Why wouldn't you run
this by me first?

- Look, I'm sorry, Joy.

You know I'm not one to
get involved like this,

but I just hate to see
what he's doing to you.

I just had to get
involved legally

before I chose the
illegal route.

- Ladies, here are your drinks.

I have a glass of wine for you.

A mimosa for you.

- [Erica] Thank you.

- And Sprite for you.

Your orders will be out shortly.

Is there anything else I
can get for you?

I think that's all.
Thank you so much.

- [Waitress] No problem.

- It's okay.

- It's all just so embarrassing.

Just, I wish it hadn't
gotten this far.

- Well, don't be.

A lot of women that have
gone through this

don't even get a chance
to have this conversation.

Now, Erica did her
best to give me

as much information as she could

without giving me too
many details.

Now I'm gonna ask you a
few personal questions,

but is it okay if Erica
continues

to sit here while we talk?

Okay, let's just start by
running it down

from your perspective.

Well, it all started
with this new job.

I took a business trip
with my boss.

We ate at the hotel restaurant.

And then I really don't
remember much after that.

Just waking up in my hotel room,

until

he told me he drugged me

and made me have sex with him.

But if you don't remember,

then how are you sure that
this is what happened?

I mean, where was this
specific hotel located?

It's this new hotel
called The Hype in Miami.

He basically told me that
he drugged me,

and they wouldn't find
any drugs in my system.

And then he showed me a
video of us from that night.

- What happened in the video?

- It was us having sex.

And he threatened to show
it if I said anything.

- Well, we definitely
need to get this video

if we're gonna push this case.

- I don't think the
video would help us much.

It looks too consensual.

- I understand.

But with the time passed,

any and all evidence
may help to put

this sick man behind bars.

I mean, it's no telling
how many other women

he's attempted this with.

- Exactly.

Tell her about the ex-worker.

- What ex-worker?

- So my first day I heard him

yelling and arguing
with this lady.

That same day she confronted
me in the elevator

and told me to watch my back.

Then I saw her again
a week later,

and he gave her some money.

- It's more than
likely hush money.

And I'm sure he's probably
gonna try and pay you next.

I mean, what is your husband
saying about all this?

Does he know anything?

- No.

I haven't told him yet.

- I can understand why.

But if we're gonna
continue this case,

then I'm gonna have to
ask you to tell him.

We don't want any
unexpected surprises.

- This is all just too much.

I just wish I could
forget all of this

and just put it in my past.

- No.

- Look, I have talked to her
every day since that trip,

and we can't just let
him get away

with all this harassment
and blackmailing.

- I'm sorry, but she's right.

I mean, what all do you
know about your boss?

- His name is James Hill.

His family gave him
the business,

and he's been the CEO of
Prime Marketing

for about four or five years.

- Okay, and what about the
woman who quit?

- Not much.

Just that her name is Clarissa.

Now, has he tried
anything since?

- Yes, but I feel forced
to do whatever he says

because he keeps blackmailing me

and threatening me
with that video.

- Okay.

Trust me, I am gonna try my
best to nail the bastard.

Now with your consent,

I'm gonna formulate a case,

and I'll try and get
more information

from the hotel cameras.

And then I'm gonna get
more information

on James and Clarissa.

Now, if we can get the
tapes, it'll be a plus,

but we can work around it.

But I'm gonna need for
you to tell your husband.

- How?

- At this point, it really
doesn't matter.

But the sooner the better.

- I don't wanna ruin
our anniversary weekend,

but I can't take this
much longer.

I can tell him this weekend.

- Sounds like a plan.

I should have more
information by then.

- All right, so who has this?

- Oh, I'm sorry.

Can I get a to go box
and the tab?

- [Waitress] Yes ma'am.

- Oh, don't worry about the tab.

I'll take care of it. Thank you.

- And would you like for me
to just box this up for you?

- [Megan] Yes, please.

- Okay, and I'll take your
salad, as well.

Thank you.

- Thanks, ladies.

I don't know how much
longer this would've went on

without the help of you both.

- Of course.

I mean, no problem.

I'll just have Erica
send over my information

so we can keep in contact
and then we can get

on the same page about
payment later.

I'll update you with everything.

- Thank you.

Thanks.

I'm gonna go ahead and
head out now.

Thanks, girl.

- Of course, Joy.

- And thank you.

- [Megan] Nice to meet you, Joy.

- So?

What are you thinking?

- It's gonna be a little
tougher than I thought.

With Joy hiding this for so
long, it can backfire on us.

I'm just glad that she finally
was willing to open up.

Jumping on this at the
perfect time.

- Well, that's what I
like to hear.

So, what's next?

- Well, let me do my
investigating first. (laughs)

I will try and get the tapes

and then speak of some of
my colleagues,

and then when I have
something, I can let you know.

- Okay, fine.

Sounds like a plan.

(dark sinister music)

- Dang! (laughs)

Come on, she lyin'!

The baby don't even look
like her, Maury.

- Hey, babe.

- Hey, babe.

How was your meet up with Erica?

- Same old, same old.

You know, I didn't realize
it had been so long

since we hung out.

- See, you know you can't be
doing your friends like that.

- You right.

Especially you.

- What you mean?

- Nothin'.

Look, I'm just ready
for our weekend.

I need our love on a
whole nother level.

- What?

I thought it already was.

I mean, 'cause the way I was
kissing on you the other night.

Mmm, how you was actin'?

Hey, you know I'm down for that.

I'm just trying to make
sure we on the same page.

- We are.

There's just a few things I
need to get straight first.

Then we'll be okay.

- Huh?

A few things like what?

- It's difficult to explain,
but once I find the words,

you'll be the first to know.

- Hmm.

Okay.

I understand.

Whenever you ready to tell me,

I'll be here to listen.

- Thanks, babe.

- Hey, you know I got you, Joy.

- [Maury] Thinks
Matthew's the father.

Were gonna find out right now.

- Now let's talk about
this Maury episode.

See, the thing about Maury
is what you do in the dark

is gonna come to light.

He found out the truth
about everything.

I mean, these girls
runnin' around here lyin',

tellin' him about this,
about that.

Baby don't even look like him.

It's good stuff, but it's a lot.

(phone ringing)

- Yes?

- [Lauren] Good afternoon, Joy.

You have a visitor by the
name Erica at the front.

Should I bring her to
your office?

- Yes, bring her in.

- [Lauren] No problem.
We're on the way.

- Thanks, Lauren.
- No problem.

- Ooh, surprise visit.
I'm special.

- Very special.

Plus, you know, I had to come
check out the new office.

- Ah, okay.

So what do you think?
What do you think?

- Girl, this is amazing.
Nice and spacious.

- So what do I owe The honor?

- Well, I know you're gonna
be with Christian all weekend,

and I just wanted to make
sure you're ready to tell him.

- You know, honestly,
I am so ready.

It's like I have a big,
gray cloud above my head

and it's only affecting my
relationship with my career.

- I know that's right.

I'm glad that you're ready.

So has Mr.
Triflin' been bothering you?

- Not lately, but work
has been so crazy

that neither one of us
have had any downtime

for anything like that to occur.

But at the same time,

it's not like I'm just
sitting around

waiting for a chance
for it to happen again.

- Exactly.

Girl, I'm not gonna
lie. You had me worried.

I thought he put some sort
of spell on you or something.

- Look, I was just

afraid.

But you know, this has just
gone on for too long now,

and I'm not letting him have
any more control over my life.

Like, this ends tonight.

- That part, keep
that same energy.

So, any updates on the case?

- Well, she should have
the hotel video by Monday,

but so far no updates
on Clarissa.

- Well, she probably
moved away if he's willing

to throw money at her like that.

- Right.

- So what about that
other video?

- I don't know.

We just have to wait and
see what happens.

I'm just ready for all of
this to be over.

- Soon, honey. Soon.

(knuckles rapping)
- [James] Oh, I'm sorry.

I didn't know you had company
during business hours.

- It's okay. I was just leaving.

- Hi, I'm James.
Uh, CEO. And you are?

- Late.

I'll talk to you later, Joy.

And don't forget
what I told you.

- [Joy] Thank you.

- [James] She's interesting.

- Yeah, she tends to
have that effect.

- I know you're not done
with those contracts already.

That's amazing.

- No, I still have a
few more left,

but I'm leaving early today,
remember?

I sent you a notice.

- Oh, that little
anniversary thing.

I completely forgot.

Well, I hope he won't
be disappointed about

your tardiness because
we need those contracts

done by 5:00, at least.

- Well that's unfortunate
because I'm leaving at 2:00,

so I'll see what I can get
done in the next 20 minutes.

- Are you trying to disobey me?

- No, I'm abiding by your
PTO agreement,

and I'll be leaving at 2:00.

- Okay.

So I guess you want your
anniversary gift

to be our little video?

Let me send Christian
this video right-

- Okay, okay.

I'll stay.

- You sure, Joy?

It's up to you.

Just let me know what
you gonna do.

- I'll stay and finish
the contracts.

- Good girl. (chuckles)

- Joy, I found some keys
up at the front desk.

Do you think these were
your friend's?

- No, they aren't.

- Oh, okay.

Sir, your phone's ringing.

- Thank you, Lauren.
I appreciate you.

I'll leave you to it.

- Voicemail.

Hey.

Babe, yeah, I know we were
supposed to ride out together,

but I'm gonna be a
little late leaving work.

So just go ahead and go
on without me.

I'll meet you later.

I'm gonna stop at the house
and pick up a few things

and I'll see you later tonight.

Love you.

(Joy sighs)

- Psst.

Let's go.

- What?

- Come on, come on, come on.

Go.

(enchanting suspenseful music)

(car alarm beeps)

(luggage rolling)

(enchanting suspenseful music)

(soft gentle music)

(mellow hip hop music)

- Oh my god, baby.

This is beautiful.

- [Christian] You think so?
Sit down.

- Yeah, I know so.

Especially since you haven't
bought me lingerie in so long.

I know how special this is.

- It's only just the
beginning though, babe.

You know, I'm trying to
get us to that next level

you was talking about
the other day, right?

(Joy laughs)

- Okay, okay.

Well, you definitely
got a good start.

I mean, the rose petals,
the candles,

the bath.

You even have my
favorite red wine.

- [Christian] I got the
red wine, babe.

- Okay, so what do we have here?

- So, we got the steak.

- Ah.

- [Christian] Medium-well,
of course.

- Of course.

- [Christian] I got the lobster.

- Mmm-hmm.

- [Christian] The
grilled shrimp.

- Ooh.

- [Christian] The potatoes,
little bit of veggies,

and the side salad.

Just for you, baby.

- Okay, baby.

Mmm, this looks delicious.

- Wait, wait, wait.

We gotta say grace first.

- Okay, you right, you right.

- I know wanna you
get up in there.

We gotta handle our business,
though.

Woo.

Dear heavenly Father,

thank you for
bringing us together

during this anniversary weekend,

allowing us to share this meal

for the nourishment
of our bodies.

Keep us covered and keep
us guided in your name.

In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen.
- Amen.

That was lovely, Christian.

- Eh, you know.

We should have been saying
grace before every meal anyway.

- Indeed.
- Yeah.

- [Both] So I gotta...

- You mind if I go first?

- Yes, you may.

- So, I.
(loud thudding)

- Baby, did you hear something?

- Yeah, it, it probably
was the wind or something.

But I was.

Baby.

Babe, you good?

- Yeah.

Yeah, I, I'm good.

- Okay.

Look, as I was trying to
say, I appreciate you.

You know, how you held
me down and everything,

but I got the job.

- Oh my god! Congrats, baby!

I knew it was comin'.

- Of course.

And wait.

Since we both
upgrading our careers,

I figure it's only necessary

if we upgrade something else.

- Oh.

Baby, it's beautiful.

- [Christian] Put it on.

- [Joy] It is.

- So what you was gonna tell me?

- Oh, um.

Yeah.

Well.

I'm sorry I didn't tell
you this before.

- Tell me what, baby?

Wait a minute. Wait a minute.

You pregnant?
- No!

No, it's, it's not.

- Woo. I'm sorry, babe.

What you got to say?

- It's, it's not that.
(phone vibrating)

It's, it's about my job.

- I'm sorry, babe.

Speaking of jobs, they been
sending me stuff all day.

Let me just check this
message real quick, okay?

- Oh.

Okay.

(Joy moaning)

- What is this?

- Okay, look.

Baby, I can explain.

- What? That you been
cheating on me with yo boss?

- No, no!

Baby, my boss, he drugged
and he raped me, okay?

He's been harassing me and
blackmailing me with this job

ever since that trip.

- Why would you not tell
me something like this?

Why?

- I didn't know how to tell you.

Baby, I'm sorry, baby.

Christian, I'm sorry.

- Look, how do I know you not
lying to me right now, hmm?

'Cause this sure as hell
don't look like rape!

I knew something happened, man.

- Christian, listen.

Listen, I'm not lying.

Okay, baby, listen.

He drugged and he raped me,
okay?

- [Christian] Ugh!
- Listen.

Look, look.

Erica linked me with
this attorney.

- [Christian] Oh, no.

- Look, we're close to
closing on the case.

The only thing left to do
was to tell you.

- [Christian] No.
- I'm sorry!

- [Christian] Why?

(both crying)

Why'd you do that?

- [Joy] I'm so sorry. (crying)

Chris, I'm sorry.

Please, baby, please.

Just say somethin'.

- Joy.

(pan clanging)
(Joy screams)

- Oh, Christian!

Christian!
(pan clattering)

- He don't deserve this, Joy.

- What the hell are you doin'
here?

Christian, baby, wake up.

Come on. Hold on.

- Sit down.

(hand smacking)
(Joy screams)

- That's for disobeying
me earlier. (laughs)

And look what it got you.
(laughs)

An abusive husband

taking his broke lifestyle
out on his woman.

On my woman.

(Joy sobbing)

Look at him.

He can't take care of you.

He can't provide.
(Joy coughs)

Only I can!

(Joy coughs)

- What?

- Joy, I thought you
would understand by now.

Think, think, think,
think, think, think, think.

I got it. (laughs)

Broke boy can't live
with the fact

that it's the 21st century, Joy,

and women can make real
money now, baby. (laughs)

And his jealousy was
too much for him,

so he lashes out at you,

bruises your pretty little face.
(laughs)

(slap smacking)
(Joy screams)

(Joy sobbing)

But you get the upper hand.
(laughs)

Bashing his skull in with
this steel cover. (laughs)

Pure self defense, right?
(laughs)

I just gave you a hit story.
(laughs)

Then the police and
ambulance coming,

and blah, blah, blah, blah,
blah, blah.

And then we get word
at the office.

And it starts our diamond in
the rough relationship, baby.

Yes. (laughs)

Mwah. (laughs)

Perfect, right? Yeah. (laughs)

- You're a lunatic.

(intense dramatic music)

- Am I?

(Joy gasps)

Am I?

(slap smacking)
(Joy screams)

You're gonna have to do it,
baby.

I'm gonna be forced to
bash his head in myself.

Come on, baby. Time's a-tickin'.

Come on.

You can do it.

(Joy sobbing)

Hey. (laughs)

Come on.

Yes, that's, you can do it.

Come on.

(intense dramatic music)

(Joy screams)
(James screams)

(cover clangs)

- Christian!

Christian.

Baby, wake up.

Baby, wake up.

Wake up, baby.
(Christian groaning)

Come on.

I'm sorry, baby. I'm so sorry.

It's gonna be okay, okay?

I'm so sorry.

Look, we gotta call 911.

It's gonna be okay.

Baby, wake up.
(Christian groaning)

I'm sorry. (sobbing)

- [Sabrina] Good morning.

- Good morning.

How may I help you today?

- I am here to
interview for the new

marketing manager position.

- Oh, okay.

You must be-
- Sabrina.

- Sabrina.
- [Sabrina] Yes.

- Hi, Sabrina. I'm Lauren.

- Nice to meet you, Lauren.

Hold one second.
- Okay.

- Yes, I have Sabrina at
the front for her interview.

Okay.

Yes.

Bye-bye.

It'll just be a few moments.

You can have a seat.

- Okay, thank you.

Was this really Prime
Marketing Agency at first?

- Yep, some months back.

I definitely heard a lot.

- Like what?

- Well.

You know.

- I mean, I tend to
keep to myself,

so just I enlighten me.

- Well, everyone knows
that that CEO

messed that lady's life up,

as well as others before her,
too.

I'm just glad that he's
locked up now.

- Messed her life up?

- Yes, as in she was
actually amused with it.

- [Lauren] Mmm.

- I hear she's in a
psych ward now, though.

Ooh, I just hope that
she's really getting

the help she deserves.

- Well, I'd like to
think that I am.

I'm Joy, the CEO of the
Enjoyment Agency.

- Oh my gosh, I am so sorry.

I didn't know.

- It's okay.
A lot of people don't.

You know, I never
thought I'd be back

in this office ever,
yet here I am.

But this time I'm on a mission.

Can you ladies come out
here for a moment?

As a lot of you were,

I was promised false
hopes and dreams

disguised in the goals
that I had planted

for myself as a young woman.

I literally had to
fight my way out.

But I truly believe that
God put me through that

so that the next woman
doesn't have to.

That's why over the next
couple of months

we'll be rolling out a new
campaign to all of our clients.

We'll provide resources
and awareness

for the safety of everyone
in the work office,

no matter your race, gender,
or religion.

The work environment has evolved

so much in the past 20 years,

and this agency will make sure

that we successfully get
to the next step.

Somehow, some way,

we will continue to be the voice

that has tried to be
silenced for so long.

Let's go.

(women laughing and clapping)

So, are you ready for
that interview?

- [Sabrina] Absolutely.

(Joy and Sabrina laugh)

(contemplative piano music)

(contemplative piano
music continues)